Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks. But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.
Luckily for you, our mission at StockStory is to help you make money and avoid losses by sorting the winners from the losers. That said, here is one stock under $50 that could 10x and two best left ignored.
Two Stocks Under $50 to Sell:
Grocery Outlet (GO)
Share Price: $11.14
Due to its differentiated procurement and buying approach, Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ:GO) is a discount grocery store chain that offers substantial discounts on name-brand products.
Why Do We Think GO Will Underperform?
- Commoditized inventory, bad unit economics, and high competition are reflected in its low gross margin of 30.3%
- ROIC of 2.1% reflects management’s challenges in identifying attractive investment opportunities, and its falling returns suggest its earlier profit pools are drying up
- Unfavorable liquidity position could lead to additional equity financing that dilutes shareholders
Grocery Outlet’s stock price of $11.14 implies a valuation ratio of 13.4x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why GO doesn’t pass our bar.
Envista (NVST)
Share Price: $22.15
Uniting more than 30 trusted brands including Nobel Biocare, Ormco, and DEXIS under one corporate umbrella, Envista Holdings (NYSE:NVST) is a global dental products company that provides equipment, consumables, and specialized technologies for dental professionals.
Why Do We Pass on NVST?
- Weak constant currency growth over the past two years indicates challenges in maintaining its market share
- Negative returns on capital show that some of its growth strategies have backfired, and its decreasing returns suggest its historical profit centers are aging
- Shrinking returns on capital from an already weak position reveal that neither previous nor ongoing investments are yielding the desired results
Envista is trading at $22.15 per share, or 18x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with NVST, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
One Stock Under $50 to Watch:
Hims & Hers Health (HIMS)
Share Price: $37.71
Originally launched with a focus on stigmatized conditions like hair loss and sexual health, Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) operates a consumer-focused telehealth platform that connects patients with healthcare providers for prescriptions and wellness products.
Why Does HIMS Catch Our Eye?
- Customer growth averaged 38.9% over the past two years, showing its ability to "land" new contracts and potentially "expand" them later - a powerful one-two punch for sales
- Free cash flow margin grew by 21.3 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more chips to play with
- Rising returns on capital show the company is starting to reap the benefits of its past investments
At $37.71 per share, Hims & Hers Health trades at 37x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Stocks We Like Even More
The market’s up big this year - but there’s a catch. Just 4 stocks account for half the S&P 500’s entire gain. That kind of concentration makes investors nervous, and for good reason. While everyone piles into the same crowded names, smart investors are hunting quality where no one’s looking - and paying a fraction of the price. Check out the high-quality names we’ve flagged in our Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).
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